guard hair

Definition of guard hair

: one of the usually long coarse hairs forming a protective coating over the undercoat of a mammal

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Recent Examples on the Web In the hybrids, however, Tibetan antelope guard hairs may also be hard to find. — National Geographic, "A rare antelope is being killed to make $20,000 scarves," 24 Apr. 2019 Usually officials look for guard hairs, the long, crinkly hairs that keep Tibetan antelope dry in the wild. — National Geographic, "A rare antelope is being killed to make $20,000 scarves," 24 Apr. 2019 No guard hairs were apparent to the naked eye, perhaps because of the preponderance of pashmina in the weave. — National Geographic, "A rare antelope is being killed to make $20,000 scarves," 24 Apr. 2019

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“Guard hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guard%20hair. Accessed 25 Jan. 2021.

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